The Body of the Soul
Il corpo dell'anima
Synopsis
Ernesto is doomed to loneliness since the loss of his wife. He is a writer who lives alone without any children, and is an antisocial person. However, he is as satisfied with his life. Although he has not been working for a while, a film director asks him to prepare a scenario on the life of "Teresa of Ávila". Meanwhile, a young peasant girl, Luana starts working with him as a maid. Now the time has come for an affair which he has ignored for some years.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Gramado Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Salvatore Piscicelli
- Screenplay & Story
- Salvatore Piscicelli, Carla Apuzzo
- Original Title
- Il corpo dell'anima
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Metropolis Film, MiC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Salvatore Piscicelli
Salvatore Piscicelli, Carla Apuzzo
Saverio Guarna
Enzo Gallo
Department Leadership Roster
Salvatore Piscicelli
Director
Salvatore Piscicelli
Screenplay
Carla Apuzzo
Screenplay
Enzo Gallo
Producer
Carla Apuzzo
Writer
Salvatore Piscicelli
Writer
Saverio Guarna
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Interdit aux moins de 18 ans — 18+ only.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Body of the Soul
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Body of the Soul about?
Ernesto is doomed to loneliness since the loss of his wife. He is a writer who lives alone without any children, and is an antisocial person. However, he is as satisfied with his life. Although he has not been working for a while, a film director asks him to prepare a scenario on the life of "Teresa of Ávila". Meanwhile, a young peasant girl, Luana starts working with him as a maid. Now the time has come for an affair which he has ignored for some years.
Who directed The Body of the Soul?
The Body of the Soul was directed by Salvatore Piscicelli.
Who stars in The Body of the Soul?
The principal cast of The Body of the Soul includes Roberto Herlitzka, Ennio Fantastichini, Gianluigi Pizzetti, Sabina Vannucchi, Raffaella Ponzo.
When was The Body of the Soul released and how long is it?
The Body of the Soul was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Body of the Soul?
The Body of the Soul holds official age classifications: CA: 18A; FR: 18 (Interdit aux moins de 18 ans — 18+ only.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).